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2nd Quarter
2013
Director’s Report
It looks like summer time is in full swing. The Legislative Session adjourned on May 24th and after several years of taking budget cuts, I am pleased to announce that budgets have stayed the same as last year with all KEDDO programs being funded. We continue to strive to ensure that the services KEDDO has provided over the past forty-six years stay at a level our citizens have come to expect and deserve. We are extremely grateful to our Legislators and want to express our appreciation for the job they are doing for the rural areas of Oklahoma.
The KEDDO Board of Trustees recently voted on a new Slate of Officers for the 2013/2014 fiscal year at their April 17th meeting. The 2013/2014 Officers include: Kenneth Blan, Pushmataha Conservation District, Chairman; Jimmy Westbrook, McCurtain County Commissioner, 1st Vice-Chairman; Lance Smith, LeFlore County Commissioner, 2nd Vice-Chairman; and Stephen Brinlee, Mayor of Wilburton, Secretary/Treasurer. Please allow me to express my appreciation to these Officers, as well as all of the KEDDO Board of Trustees for their dedication and commitment of leadership they possess.
During the month of May, we had two separate meetings; one with the Seven County Commis-sioner’s Association along with a meeting for our cities and towns which was attended by our mayors and city managers. I feel that both meetings were very beneficial due to the sharing of information among peers. As a result from the feedback we have received, these meetings will continue on a quar-terly basis. We anticipate that ideas and suggestions will be shared with us in the future as we prepare agendas so that we are addressing issues that will truly benefit your respected community or county.
The staff and I remain committed to stand ready to serve our member entities in the KEDDO District. When you have questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me or the staff.
I would also like to wish everyone a very happy and safe July 4th.
By Danny Baldwin
The KEDDO Office will be closed Thursday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day.

2nd Quarter
2013
Director’s Report
It looks like summer time is in full swing. The Legislative Session adjourned on May 24th and after several years of taking budget cuts, I am pleased to announce that budgets have stayed the same as last year with all KEDDO programs being funded. We continue to strive to ensure that the services KEDDO has provided over the past forty-six years stay at a level our citizens have come to expect and deserve. We are extremely grateful to our Legislators and want to express our appreciation for the job they are doing for the rural areas of Oklahoma.
The KEDDO Board of Trustees recently voted on a new Slate of Officers for the 2013/2014 fiscal year at their April 17th meeting. The 2013/2014 Officers include: Kenneth Blan, Pushmataha Conservation District, Chairman; Jimmy Westbrook, McCurtain County Commissioner, 1st Vice-Chairman; Lance Smith, LeFlore County Commissioner, 2nd Vice-Chairman; and Stephen Brinlee, Mayor of Wilburton, Secretary/Treasurer. Please allow me to express my appreciation to these Officers, as well as all of the KEDDO Board of Trustees for their dedication and commitment of leadership they possess.
During the month of May, we had two separate meetings; one with the Seven County Commis-sioner’s Association along with a meeting for our cities and towns which was attended by our mayors and city managers. I feel that both meetings were very beneficial due to the sharing of information among peers. As a result from the feedback we have received, these meetings will continue on a quar-terly basis. We anticipate that ideas and suggestions will be shared with us in the future as we prepare agendas so that we are addressing issues that will truly benefit your respected community or county.
The staff and I remain committed to stand ready to serve our member entities in the KEDDO District. When you have questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me or the staff.
I would also like to wish everyone a very happy and safe July 4th.
By Danny Baldwin
The KEDDO Office will be closed Thursday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day.